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befune
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« on: December 08, 2008, 09:19:42 PM »
In school they really stress ALWAYS using the stethoscope underneath clothing but in practice many docs do it over the clothing.

It seems reasonable that you'd want to be as close as possible to the sound source but sometimes its more practical for a quick check over clothing.
Any data that supports either side?
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« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2008, 04:58:04 PM »
Transmission of lung sounds through light clothing.
Respiration. 2008;75(1):85-8. Epub 2007 Jan 5
Kraman SS.

Conclusion: Yes, clothing muffles the sound.  Press harder.  :-)

-- David
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